DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — UPDATE:
Frankie Muniz has been released from the hospital after an incident during practice Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, according to Ford Racing.
Muniz had been taken to a local medical facility for evaluation after the incident during practice for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. Team Reaume previously said he was awake and alert.
Ford Racing said Muniz has since been released from the hospital, but he will not compete in Wednesday night’s event.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz said. “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.”
Muniz said he is “a little sore” following the incident.
“My Mustang did its job in protecting me,” Muniz said. “I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital. I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
ORIGINAL STORY:
Frankie Muniz was transported to a local medical facility following an incident during practice Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, according to Team Reaume.
The team said Muniz was involved in the incident while practicing for Wednesday night’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. He was taken to a medical facility for further evaluation and was awake and alert.
“Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway,” the statement read. “He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert. We’ll share updates as they become available. Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.”
Muniz was scheduled to compete in the exhibition race with co-driver Austin Cindric.
The Emmy-nominated actor turned race car driver has driven Reaume’s No. 33 Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the past two seasons. His best career finish, 10th place, came in the Daytona season opener in 2025. Before his racing career, Muniz was best known for his role in “Malcolm in the Middle.”
The Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic is scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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